636A8-25-002 AE Retro-Commission AHU 102 IC 36C26325R0048 Full Brooks Act {One Step}

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking qualification packages from Architect-Engineer (A-E) firms for the design services of the Retro-Commission AHU 102 project at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The project involves investigating and designing services for an existing air handler that was recently installed as part of a separate project. The scope of work includes site investigations, design calculations, a written report of the findings, and cost estimates for any recommended fixes. The selected A-E firm will be required to demonstrate their qualifications with respect to the selection criteria listed in the solicitation, including professional qualifications, specialized experience and technical competence, capacity, past performance, and geographic proximity. • The A-E firm must have experience in designing projects of similar nature and size. • The A-E firm must have a team with the necessary expertise, including architectural design, structural engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, cost estimating, and commissioning. • The A-E firm must demonstrate their ability to manage, coordinate, and administer the work within the prime and among any teaming partners. • The A-E firm must have a good past performance record, including cost control, quality of work, and compliance with performance schedules. • The A-E firm must be familiar with the local conditions, including knowledge of regulatory agencies, geological features, logistics, costs, climatic conditions, and local design and construction methods.